Tonight the City of Mason City is going to attempt to put you in the ether for all the wrong reasons. This is a dastardly act, unconscionable would better describe it. Listen to me, I will tell you the truth. If you are fond of make-believe I would recommend you schedule a visit to the Children’s Room at the Public Library where professional story tellers will transport you back to your childhood… then bring you back with nary a scratch.
These conclaves are hosted by the exact same people who met behind closed doors – not once but several times – to hide the truth from you. Yes, these are the very same people who colluded with the pig people, Prestage foods. Now these same people… many wearing the same clothes are once again going to attempt to put you into a induced comma that will last until all the near elections are over. I am going to tell you how to protect yourself from these flimflam artists. What ever you do, do not swallow anything, either mentally or physically. Next, don’t sign your name on anything, not even the wall. Let me tell you the truth, let me set you free, believe in me… I am your best friend. I have nothing to gain. I will now tell you what these window and siding people don’t want you to know. You ready for this?
YOU HAVE THE POWER!
You have the final say, you are in total charge. If these people who are inviting you to drink Kool-Aid actually had the power, you would not be invited to meet. These same people wouldn’t give you a ride in a blizzard. Let me tell you exactly what will happen if you lost your mind and voted for this nightmare. There would be a gala cocktail celebration held on a special night in the highly upholstered lobby… the doors would be locked to the general public (that’s you). There will be no invitation in your mailbox, no chilled pink wine for you, no hors d’oeuvres served on a silver tray that will be coming your way. Robin will not reach out and shake your hand.
All of that will be for the people who put you under in that medically induced coma. As for them, they will have their clothes dry cleaned for this event (you might be able to look through the windows, if they see you, they will snicker) but trust me when I tell you this, there’s no way in hell you’re going to get inside. You would not be offered a paper cup filled with warm beer… and you know it. Here’s a suggestion…. and I only say this to my closest friends and that encompasses you who are reading these words. Stay home. Send a signal as to what is coming for these who plotted to destroy your home’s value by blanketing it in stench from pig shit. I will never forget those long lines at the council meetings, lines filled with people with red eyes from crying, worried about the future of this very community. Now they are back, the same people to trick you once more.
I remember a dinner I once had with an Evangelist who had driven up from the south to meet with me about buying some religious art that I published. We were having dinner in the Athenian restaurant, many of you will remember that restaurant. During the course of the meal he made this remark to me; “My daddy done told me…. ‘don’t promise nobody pie in the sky, until you got the crust in the oven!’” Well, tonight these people are going to promise you pie in the sky…. and the oven…. they don’t even have the oven turned on.
They are going to tell you there will be almost weekly conventions booked…. that is a flagrant lie. Ask to see the contracts outlining these imaginary events. Understand that these scams will never end until we have a regime change, and that’s not very far away.
Remember you have the power, use it wisely.
Peter Children
Mason City, Iowa
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Take your TPP/ ( outlawed by Trump) and move to China.
Worth County has the HIGHEST tax tax rate PER CAPITA in IOWA – Least that’s what google and the article in the sunday globe awhile back showed me/said – if not that the 26 million dollar TIF/gift to alliant energy these supervisors are pushing for $$$$$$$$$ corporate pawns/add that guy walk from Mitchell county for another 34 Million for the sheep of that county. Swampland is not only in DC. I don’t lie because I voted for the winner and HONEST PRESIDENT TRUMP. What you gonna to do when they come for you swampers.
WTF does tax rate per capita even mean for christs sake?!?!??!?!
I just showed you that Worth County actually has VERY LOW taxes in comparison to other Iowa counties.
Worth County should actually be using TIF and other development incentives quite a bit more with a tax levy that low. The county has very little commercial or industrial development and THAT should be concerning to you as a tax payer.
What does Christ have to do with it?
Trump is a total train wreck, the absolute worse president in the history of America. He represents the worst of humanity. He continually lies and thinks the public doesn’t know.
No Peter, Trump is spot on and the most HONEST President we have had in my lifetime.
Sadly, you have been hoodwinked by a dishonest Main Stream Media that is out to destroy America. Your Democratic Party has also been infiltrated and taken over by the Progressive/Socialist/Communist Party. The ANTIFA movement are really the fascists that are using all the tools that Saul Alinsky promotes in his book “Rules For Radicals”.
In fact Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter, and Antifa are all one and the same subversive movement to overthrow out Democracy. I am sure you remember SDS from the 60s, same thing and same agenda. Be careful what you wish for!
Hollywood, Academia, Media (fake news) have joined forces to destroy our Constitution and our Culture.
I too was a Democrat but the Republicrats have joined forces in Congress to prohibit President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” agenda.
I quit the Democratic party and pray we can right our sinking ship! From Mason City and Coast to Coast this country is doomed if Trump is NOT successful.
Worth county DOES have the highest property taxes in the state because of our corporate owned supervisors and TIF the stiff.
Worth County does not have the highest property taxes in the state. Get real.
TIF does not increase your property taxes. So whatever the worth County tax levy is, it has not been ‘raised’ by a TIF district. A shrinking tax base, however, will definitely increase your property taxes as there are less people to pay for infrastructure.
I just looked it up. The highest consolidated tax levy in worth County is in Northwood at $34/1000. That is NOWHERE near the highest rate in Iowa. Des Moines, for example is at $50/1000. Most municipalities in Worth county are around $25/1000. That is friggin CHEAP.
So, now that you are proven wrong (yet again), answer the board: Are you stupid or a liar?!?!?
BOTH!
Iowa legislature is stuffed with farmers/farm ag. business elected officials – if a member is not – he/she will not survive. Don’t think so ? Try cleaning up our polluted waterways/stop CAFO’s ? It’s a rigged game from the start -PS they own the DNR/DOT .
The big train is parked in East Park because most of the Railroads moved out – last one in 85. Cement plants went wayside – Hopeing for a savior plant is like believing a politician running for office and finding out later when their in office their just a lobbyist for large companies lieing to the public to support a private enterprise or special interest group that wants something for nothing and let the property ownesr pay for it. OLD CON GAME. Old hat in worthless.
TIF is nothing more than WELFARE FOR THE RICH.
Since TIF has been created in Iowa it has become a TAX FUND that is used by the elite to build “pie in the sky” projects in the name of progress.
When one TIF gets paid off that TIF gets diverted to another TIF. I have yet to see any financial benefit to the TAXPAYERS!
TIF is a ruse or as someone put it, a legalized government PONZI scheme FOR THE RICH!
West Des Moines has among the lowest property tax levies in the state and has used TIF financing many, many times. West Des Moines also has some of the best paying jobs in the state, many of those employers were lured into the city through incentive packages that included TIF.
Move to West Des Moines!
In Mason City you could TIF till the cows come home and nothing good is going to happen until a whole new leadership team is elected and they throw the elite and Chamber out the door.
It’s not the city leaders or the various economic development groups that is the problem. There have been several employment prospects brought to the table. It’s the very same vocal minority that throws childish tantrums at city council meetings that are the problem.
If you were a business looking to relocate, would you honestly consider Mason City? Probably not knowing how unprofessional the conduct at city council meetings can be and knowing that a garbage ‘newspaper’ written by bitter, black-hearted senior citizens will likely slander your organization.
Total BS. Pork Plant was and is a poor excuse for development. The Trash Burning folks were a total ruse. Target Distribution went to Cedar Falls because their Chamber made an effort. After Greyhound bought out Armour Foods in the 80s, they still wanted to build a new plant in Mason City. After several meetings with them they informed me the local leaders have discouraged us from locating here in Mason City. Our current economic will never cut it. They lack the support, talent, vision, and budget to get attract meaningful employers.
I have worked over 25 years in economic development and made a good living locating growth industries all over this country. In the past I have suggested Mason City’s change it’s policies, guidelines, and directives set up by the local Chamber of Commerce. I couldn’t get a smell if interest.
Growth and Economic Development in any community is based on a long term effort. Some of the companies I have done research for plan out 20 years in advance. 10 years is most common.
Many years ago when I approached the local “hot shots” I was soundly admonished and turned away. I have kept my mouth shut and sadly watched this community wither away in blight.
You can talk and talk about investing in your community all you want but until you throw out the old guard Mason City is dead in the water.
I only speak up because I get tired of the nonsensical comments that want blame the no people. That too is a ruse.
Revoke the Golden Key to city hall bestowed to the Chamber of Commerce by Eric and his stooges. Then, and only then, will things get better in MC. Mark my words.
If there was this secret society, as you claim, that keeps businesses out (which sane folks know there isn’t a ‘secret society’, BTW), how do you explain the employment prospects which have surfaced over the years? Most notably: Target Distribution, Prestage, or the Casino.
Why didn’t your ‘secret society’ keep them out?
Those of us with advanced degrees in finance and economics sure do see why the aforementioned business were interested in Mason City and we also see why growth industries are not interested in Mason City. But most folks who read this site have no interest in what smart people have to say. They’d rather believe in ‘secret society’s’, ‘mean people’, and ‘conspiracy’s’.
At, Anonymous October 2, 2017 at 8:46 am
If you do have an advanced degree in finance and economics, what are you doing in Mason City, your not helping the situation, only babbling.
And the 80 MILLION dollar grant/gift/TIF Iowa is planning on giving to Alliant energy will be taken out of state coffers or heaven forbid a secured loan PLUS INTEREST – Who gives this money? – taxpayers of Iowa – just read we have a budget shortfall – The con artist county supervisors say worth county property owners will have to kick in 26 million and mitchell county 34 million – if there is no cost to taxpayers who is paying the bill. They say alliant can’t upstart this project without a cause or business needing it? Well tell us who is asking for and receiving this windfall and let them pay most or part of the cost just to be fair about this screw job. This will be brought up for a vote Is what I’ve heard and soundly defeated unless this gas pipeline is also needed for new CAFO’s along its route.
John Q. Public has more to worry about with their bottom line and going to work everyday. And political cronyism with their simple simon pecking order is what truly holds back economic growth for decades. Like the big train in east park it gears are rusted shut. Why not reshuffle the deck and play the money game like it should be done. Mason city is the economic engine of North Iowa so prove it or step aside. Your community deserves it!
T I F Does raise your taxes ?- Pigshit liars will try to tell you different – Loans are taken out to pay for these corporation GIFTS! Money comes from the Property owners – money honey does’nt GROW on trees – why is money green – because the crooked elected officals pick it before its ripe. Always has/always will be until the swamps are drained. PS – A TIF may get its payback after 50 years -BUT you will never see any monetary benefit because they will have a dozen more active ones your paying for – PONZI scheme for the rich and the not so honest elected officials taking their cut.
TIF does not raise your taxes. It is not an additional tax.
I’ve explained TIF financing to you before. You are either too stupid to understand or too lazy to try to understand.
i believe he is both….you are correct TIF does not raise your taxes, the money is already there it is just a matter of how they use it.
While that is the common belief. Show me the numbers over the term of the TIF agreement and beyond. Make sure your numbers include city services utilized by the new business and associated costs.
Not For Long — Oakland Raiders are being investigated for their football game the other day – seems quarterback did not kneel and his players let him get sacked – dropped balls and center even hiked the ball on the wrong count – no different that the DNC party behind all this corruption.
WOW!!!!! Conversational Hypnosis up to your neck. When does persuasion become manipulation or trance abuse? Whom else in this assassins creed has knowledge of hypnosis? BEWARE these MAGISIANS. NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T. You do not have permission to abuse the minds of readers. Learn proper interpersonal boundaries. How long before the truth and transparency of this post disappears from cyberspace?
The above author is a great example of how negative self talk can damage human potential. Spread like a virus through out a community. Holding it back for decades.
Seems the Author may have his head in the oven with the gas turned on.
Mall deteriorates? Eye soar?
Are you shitten me? It happened! It is!! I can’t take this any more, MG,
What aren’t you seeing?
This town has no business doing anything like this¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Music man is a big fat giant dud!!!!!! Boring, all it provides is a bunch of has beens at class reunions.
WHO ARE THESE ARROGANT BASTARDS WHO THINK SOMETHING IS BOOKED EVERY WEEK?
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN STRUGGLES FOR THAT!!!!!!!
Tim the T I F guy – yes man! raise my property taxes -please! How about doing something for once that enriches MY monetary status instead of taking it and giving it to a few of your big business friends and a % gift to you. Spend spend spend to no end and tell me its great to share my money with the guys in the sky. Blue sky – something that will enrich me in the future = accounting – Pigshit put out by not so honest elected officials to benefit themselves and their buddies = wink wink and oink oink.
TIF does not raise your taxes. You pay the same whether a TIF district existed or not
Wrong! TIF amounts to tax dollars that would go into the General Fund to pay for necessary services.
Tax Increment Financing is nothing more than WELFARE FOR THE RICH!
The comment about TIF not raising your taxes is in fact CORRECT.
I thought you were smarter than that watchdog, you must be hanging around LVS too much, his lack of knowledge must be rubbing off on you.
When it passes, you all will see how great it will be for Mason City and other areas around here.
Sober up
I don’t drink you idiot.
lol …and a “Good Morning America”!
Isn’t that amazing? 80 people showed up to the show and tell last night. The rest of us had already decided to vote NO.
These meetings are held to get all of the needed info out to the public so we can make an informed decision on election day. Although I did not attend the meeting I did watch it online and got many of my questions and concerns answered.
I like to be an informed voter, not just a voter, there is a difference.
Peter I do enjoy your way of explaining matters with such colorful and vivid recollections from the past. It does bring a smile and many a chuckles. One thing is for certain there won’t be any home interior parties at the White house and the globalist are spinning there tires in dust now. Americans really need to look after their hometowns such as you are doing. Kudos to you.
Here is a quote from the Globe Gazette that was just posted by the Globe after last evenings “screw the taxpayers” meeting with Brent Trout pushing for the project.
Bill Schickel, at-large council member and running for his third term as mayor this fall, told the Globe Gazette he’s concerned if both items don’t pass.
“The flip side is, if this doesn’t go through, then the mall deteriorates, it’s an eyesore … and then the property taxes go down,” Schickel said. “Somebody’s got to pick that up, and the taxpayers pay for it.”
That opinion was shared by Paul Adams, currently an at-large council member.
Is Bill Schickel really this stupid? Does he really think it is up to the taxpayers to pay for the mall when it deteriorates? Don’t he know that we have building codes that require building owners to keep their property up and in safe condition? .
Schickel is so not Mayor material!
Paul Adams is new but he has already made the decision to work for the elite and the hell with the citizens out in the wards. Someone needs to give him a good ass chewing!
Hey dummy, you are not interpreting Bill and Paul’s comments correctly. Please find a reasonably intelligent person and have them explain Bill and Pauls comments to you.
There is a old saying that so many in this town need to take to heart; you don’t need to be smart to be successful, you just need to do what smart people tell you to do.
Context Blindness may be an innate condition, handicapping perception. Mismatching of information within the mind makes any conversation difficult.
The taxpayers would pick up the lost city revenue from lower property taxes at the mall would be paying if the building closes. The public would not be paying to repair the building.
I am willing to put up many zeros attached to get Weaver voted in.
Picture what is going to sit at the table ? WHAAAAAAAAT?
For all the good sense that is written in this article, hear me.
Unless people get up a flyer and go door to door informing all the people in their homes it is possible for this lie to be passed.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AND THE PEOPLE OUT IN THEIR HOMES ARE NOT GETTING THE NEWS.
Many don’t read NIT. The Globe Gazette is a cheerleader for the liars promoting this BS so they are sadly misinformed.
We need an organized effort of opposition. I am willing to donate $100.00 to start and help fund the effort.
Whoever disputes your truths here Peter is just dumb.
Why would they believe all of this to be good and that it will work?
We don’t have conventions or event groups begging to come here now ….it’s not like they say
Oh if only Mason City had a bldg for our convention. Are you kidding me??????
CONVENTIONS DON’T GO TO SMALL TOWNS!!!
OR DIsney on ice or big artists!!!!!!!!!!!
Has beens and 2 year old trends go to small town venues.
I DO NOT WANT TO PAY MORE TAXES FOR DREAMERS !!!!!!
Gatehouse is promising a convention once a week. Is that what they do….book conventions? It’s asinine to make such comments without producing evidence to prove it. It’s insulting. I spoke to employees in management positions at four of the best hotel/motel operators in the city. I can’t figure out why they wouldn’t appear at council meetings but I do think they’re talking to one another and it wouldn’t surprise me one bit to see a class-action lawsuit develop out of this.
I agree with organize, it’s possible to win with lies….but I look at the .67 tax proposition and it was soundly defeated. O’Brien lost by a healthy margin by openly lining up along side Bookmeyer, but then this last vote no one showed up.
I think our side should hold a rally at Max’s garden, invite everyone then have the truth brought forth, it would counter what’s going on tonight.
I would certainly go to that meeting. The one last night was a waste of time and energy. I don’t need to spend my time being lied to. Adams is a very big disappointment to all of us. He will pay the price in the next election. Schickle should not even be allowed to run. He has already shown he will lie to get his pet projects through. He was a nothing the last time and will be a nothing this time. He has already shown he will lie to get his pet projects through. We do not need another liar in the mayor’s office.
I would certainly go to that meeting. The one last night was a waste of time and energy. I don’t need to spend my time being lied to. Adams is a very big disappointment to all of us. He will pay the price in the next election. Schickle should not even be allowed to run. He has already shown he will lie to get his pet projects through. He was a nothing the last time and will be a nothing this time. He has already shown he will lie to get his pet projects through. We do not need another liar in the mayor’s office.
How about 75 people putting $20,000 each into a corporation prepared to make an offer to the Mall owner for purchase of the Mall.
Would local ownership make a difference? No?
People living in the past create a past like future. Past, present, future. When does the past become the present? When the future is here, it’s the present and the present present becomes the a future past. SLEEP!!
These young people with children and families are looking to create a different future. I know it’s scary for you, but it will be OK.
When I count to 3 you will awaken, feeling alive and awake, fully in the present. The present these young people are boldly build into a future for their children. 1…….2……3 awake.